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Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC)

The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago was established in 1970 and currently has a membership of approximately 1,500 families, the largest of the North American Jain Centers. Its mission is to offer a trustworthy and structured ground for projecting the common voice of all Jains for the promotion of Jain principles, providing Jain education to the community and celebrating Jain social and cultural events in a compassionate, vibrant and dynamic manner.

Recent Temple Activities

FEB & MARCH ROUNDUP FROM JSMC

The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC) saw continuation of social, community and religious activities in the past month. In Feb we had a very successful JSMC Bowling event where over 96 enthusiastic bowlers participated with friends and family. The entire Bowling Alley was reserved exclusively for JSMC. Along with unlimited bowling, participants enjoyed Hot Indian breakfast with Masala tea, Indian Music and Fresh Jain Pizza.

The fun event was followed by JSMC SEVA Day on Mar 4thwhere more than 100 volunteers, JSMC Staff and JSMC ECBOT gathered to help with Cleanup and Organization at JSMC. This community event was an exemplary showcase of team work and synergy. We organized JSMC office, Technology Center, Poojan Samagri Room, Prayer Halls, Green rooms, Main storage area, Kitchen facility, Food Storage area and many more. It was a very humbling experience to see the dedication and commitment of all JSMC Members who worked very diligently, wholeheartedly and gave their best efforts.

March continued with Fagan Sud Teras celebration from Fri Mar 10th to Sun Mar 12th. We had arranged for Pat Darshan so that members can do a 6 GauBhaavYatra of Shri Sidhdhagiri.

Though January is marred with cold weather in the Midwest but come to Jain Society
of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC) and you will find it bustling with activity.

At JSMC we started the year with our Semi Annual Pratimaji Sudhdhikaran Project
where close to 30 volunteers came together under the leadership of our Religious
Secretary. The team cleansed Pratimaji’s of Tirthankar and Dev-Devi’s as is traditionally
done in India. The month progressed with 50 members of JSMC committing for a better
health by joining the 8 week Yoga Training Session conducted at the JSMC Center.
The month ended with the most awaited youth event of winter, JSMC Lock In.

More than 155 kids from the age group of 8 to 15 participated in the JSMC Lock In
event where the kids stay overnight at the JSMC center. The evening started with
Kids and Volunteers performing Aarti together in the temple. After Aarti all parents
were asked to leave leaving behind just the kids and volunteers. The night saw kids
enjoying group games such as tag ball, dance competition, Geographic championship,
Kho and the Amazing Race. While many of the kids were playing the games, others
were enjoying various activity stations like creating Chinese lanterns, nail arts
and tattoos. From non-stop bouncing on the inflatables to running, jumping, dancing
for the minute-to-win-it games kids were just having fantastic time. There were
groups playing table tennis, doing freeze dance, karaoke and yet others were just
sitting in a big circle and bonding. After so many jumping and bouncing, to calm
them, we also had a soothing Yoga and Meditation session. The event was supported
by 30 volunteers including members of YJA and YJP.

February is going to be another exciting months starting with JSMC Computer Classes
for beginners in Gujarati. For more information on activities please visit us at
www.jsmconline.org or drop us a note at info@jsmcoffice.com.